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Question 5696 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    Under the proposed amendments to the Summary Offences Act, will Police be able to arrest individuals for rough sleeping or attempting to inhabit a public space, if they have been served multiple move-on notices for different areas and have…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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The Bill is currently being drafted. Members will have the opportunity to see the details of the Bill when it is introduced to Parliament.

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Question 5697 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    Under the proposed amendments to the Summary Offences Act, will Police be able to serve fines to individuals for rough sleeping or attempting to inhabit a public space, if they have been served multiple move-on notices for different areas…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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The Bill is currently being drafted. Members will have the opportunity to see the details of the Bill when it is introduced to Parliament.

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Question 5730 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    Under the proposed amendments to the Summary Offences Act, is there any situation in which a Police officer could deliver a move-on notice to an individual which prevents that individual from visiting social services or other services they…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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The Bill is currently being drafted. Members will have the opportunity to see the details of the Bill when it is introduced to Parliament. I expect Police will take these issues into consideration, where appropriate, when enforcing move-on…

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Question 5732 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    Under the proposed amendments to the Summary Offences Act, will there be any policy, guidelines or legislation in place to prevent Police delivering move-on notices which prohibit individuals from presenting in-person at social services…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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The Bill is currently being drafted. Members will have the opportunity to see the details of the Bill when it is introduced to Parliament. I expect Police will take these issues into consideration, where appropriate, when enforcing move-on…

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Question 5763 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 16 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

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I refer the Member to attachment 1. I have received three further documents, but I believe it would prejudice the orderly and effective conduct of government decision making processes to release the titles at this time.

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Question 5801 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 16 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I refer the Member to reply number 47370 (2024).

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Question 5808 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 16 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I refer the Member to attachment 1. I have received 16 further documents, but I believe it would prejudice the orderly and effective conduct of government decision making processes to release the titles at this time.

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Question 5856 (2026)

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Rachel Boyack

Member for Nelson · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 16 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage

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I refer the Member to reply number 59549 (2024).

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Question 5868 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

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None.

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Question 5908 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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None.

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Question 5914 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I took the following three papers to Cabinet: 16 February 2026 – Electoral Commission: Appointments 16 February 2026 – Government Response to the Law Commission Report: “Ia Tangata: Protections in the Human Rights Act 1993 for people who…

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Question 5962 (2026)

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Rachel Boyack

Member for Nelson · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage

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None.

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Question 5578 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Is the social media advisor still contracted to the Ministerial Advisory Group for Retail Crime, if so, what social media accounts and content has the advisor contributed to, by name and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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The contract for the Social Media Advisor ended in October 2025. For the second part of the question, I refer the Member to reply number 5279 (2026) where an answer has already been provided.

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Question 5630 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How, if at all, was the role of Law Commission President advertised, around the time that Dr Mark Hickford was appointed?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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The position was not advertised.

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Question 5633 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the role of president of the Law Commission around the time that Dr Mark Hickford was appointed, and if so, who was on the selection panel?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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No.

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Question 5634 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many other candidates, if any, were considered for the role of Law Commission President around the time that Dr Mark Hickford was appointed, and how many, if any, were interviewed?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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Wide ranging discussions were had with officials on potential candidates to fill the position of President on a short-term basis.

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Question 5635 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Dr Mark Hickford to Law Commission President?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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Dr Hickford’s appointment was made through a Cabinet confirmation process.

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Question 5641 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Ministry of Justice ever expressed any concerns with the Ministerial Advisory Group for Retail Crime’s spending?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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The Ministry of Justice (the Ministry) provides administrative support to the Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime (the Group) including financial administration and monitoring. Consistent with this role, the Ministry has…

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Question 5445 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How, if at all, was the role of Chair of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Board advertised?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage

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The role of Chair of the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Board was not publicly advertised. A public call for nomination is not required under the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014 and the Crown Entities Act 2004.

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Question 5447 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the role of Chair of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Board, and if so, who was on the selection panel?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage

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Nominations provided for the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Board Chair appointment were considered by the Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Shortlisted candidates were subject to a due diligence interview with a panel of Ministry…

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Question 5450 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many other candidates, if any, were considered for the role of Chair of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Board, and how many, if any, were interviewed?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage

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Seven candidates were longlisted for the role of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Board Chair and two candidates were interviewed.

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Question 5451 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Dame Jo Brosnahan as Chair of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Board?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage

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A contestable process was run which included consideration of a range of nominations received from the Ministry for Culture and Heritage’s database, names from coalition and caucus colleagues and government nominating agencies. Due…

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Question 5538 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How, if at all, was the role of Chair of the Broadcasting Standards Authority advertised?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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Public nominations for the role of Broadcasting Standards Authority Chair were open throughout June 2025. The role was advertised via the New Zealand Law Society, the Institute of Directors New Zealand, and Ministry for Culture and…

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Question 5539 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the role of Chair of the Broadcasting Standards Authority and if so, who was on the selection panel?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I considered all expressions of interest and nominations received for the role of Chair of the Broadcasting Standards Authority and decided to recommend the reappointment of the existing Chair for a further term, therefore no selection…

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Question 5540 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many other candidates, if any, were considered for the role of Chair of the Broadcasting Standards Authority, and how many, if any, were interviewed?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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A total of six candidates were considered for the role of Chair of the Broadcasting Standards Authority, including that of the incumbent Chair. For this role I recommended the Governor-General reappoint the existing Chair for a further…

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Question 5541 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Susannah Adair Staley to Chair of the Broadcasting Standards Authority?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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A contestable process was run which included public advertisement for expressions of interest in the position. I considered all candidates before progressing my recommendation to the Governor-General through Cabinet processes and formally…

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Question 5559 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, has he taken to Cabinet regarding radio spectrum policy?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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Proactively released Cabinet papers for radio spectrum policy can be found on the MBIE website at: https://www.mbie.govt.nz/document-library.

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Question 5560 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    What changes, if any, is he considering regarding the radio spectrum licensing regime?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I am considering the proposed changes to licensing fees which I consulted on last year. The consultation document can be found on the MBIE website at: https://www.rsm.govt.nz/projects-and-auctions/consultations/fees-review-2025.

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Question 5561 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has he recieved regarding the speed of internet provided by Wireless Internet Service Providers as opposed to satellite providers?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I have not received any advice offering direct comparisons between internet speeds provided by Wireless Internet Service Providers and those by satellite providers. I note that the Commerce Commission regularly monitors the speed and…

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Question 5562 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    What discussions, if any, has he had with WISPA-NZ regarding rural broadband?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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My diary is proactively released on the beehive.govt.nz website.

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Question 5563 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has he recieved regarding the resilience of internet access provided by mobile providers, satellite providers, and wireless internet service providers during severe weather events?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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Proactively released titles and dates of advice provided to me by MBIE can be found at:…

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5564, 5565 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    What funding, if any, has been granted by NZ on Air to content primarily hosted on Youtube, Facebook, or other social media sites, broken down by project?

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    What percentage of NZ on Air funding per calendar year, if any, is granted to content primarily hosted on Youtube or other social media platforms?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I am advised that this information is publicly available in NZ on Air Annual Reports. These annual reports can be found on the NZ on Air website here: https://www.nzonair.govt.nz/about/corporate-documents/. If the Member wishes to specify…

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Question 5260 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What date do any contractors cease work for the Ministerial Advisory Group for Retail Crime?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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All contractors will cease work on or before Friday, 8 May 2026.

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Question 5261 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What date do any leases for property cease for the Ministerial Advisory Group for Retail Crime?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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The lease for office space for the Ministerial Advisory Group for Retail Crime will end on Saturday, 9 May 2026.

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Question 5262 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What date is Ash Parmar’s last day of work for the Ministerial Advisory Group for Retail Crime?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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Ash Parmar’s last day of work for the Ministerial Advisory Group for Retail Crime will be on or before Friday, 8 May 2026.

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Question 5263 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What date is Sunny Kaushal’s last day of work for the Ministerial Advisory Group for Retail Crime?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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Sunny Kaushal’s last day of work for the Ministerial Advisory Group for Retail Crime will be on or before Friday, 8 May 2026.

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Question 5265 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What was the decision behind the disestablishment of the Ministerial Advisory Group for Retail Crime?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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The Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime has made significant progress to date, and after the delivery of its final reports, it will come to an early close.

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5266, 5278 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What date was it decided to disestablish the Ministerial Advisory Group for Retail Crime?

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    What date and time did the Minister decide that the Ministerial Advisory Group for Retail Crime would cease?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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Thursday, 29 January 2026.

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Question 5267 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Who made the decision to disestablish the Ministerial Advisory Group for Retail Crime earlier?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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Hon Nicole McKee and I, as Ministers responsible for the Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime.

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Question 5268 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does the Minister have confidence in the Ministerial Advisory Group for Retail Crime’s spending, if not, why not?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I refer the Member to my reply to 1431 (2026).

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Question 5275 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to Written Parliamentary Question 256 (2026); Which Associate Minister of Justice did he receive nominations from, Nicole McKee or Seymour?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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The Ministry of Justice received two nominees referred from Hon Nicole McKee's Office.

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Question 5276 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to Written Parliamentary Question 250 (2026); Is he comfortable with the process of Minister McKee recusing herself, then sending him nominations for Minister McKee’s own advisory group?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I refer the Member to my reply to 257 (2026).

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Question 5279 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to WPQ 1426; what social media pages did the social media advisor contribute to, by name and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the social media advisor contributed to the following page: Ministerial Advisory Group – Retail Crime (facebook.com/MAG.GOVT).

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Question 5174 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What is the current level of compliance, if any, within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, with NZ Government Web Standards, which require public sector…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage

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The Centralised Web Accessibility Checker monitoring programme publishes quarterly data on accessibility scores for government websites, which can be found here:…

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5192, 5193, 5203 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister of Justice

    What is the current level of compliance, if any, within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, with NZ Government Web Standards, which require public sector…

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    Recorded target Nicole McKee, Associate Minister of Justice

    What is the current level of compliance, if any, within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, with NZ Government Web Standards, which require public sector…

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    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

    What is the current level of compliance, if any, within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, with NZ Government Web Standards, which require public sector…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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The entities that I am responsible for are continually working to improve accessibility on all public websites. The Centralised Web Accessibility Checker (the CWAC) monitoring programme publishes quarterly data on accessibility scores for…

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Question 5208 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What is the current level of compliance, if any, within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, with NZ Government Web Standards, which require public sector…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I am advised that the entities that I am responsible for are continually working to improve accessibility on all public websites. The Centralised Web Accessibility Checker monitoring programme publishes quarterly data on accessibility…

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Question 4190 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 9 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

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I refer the Member to attachment 1. I have received five further documents, but I believe it would prejudice the orderly and effective conduct of government decision making processes to release the titles at this time.

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Question 4228 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 9 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I refer the Member to reply number 47370 (2024).

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Question 4235 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 9 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I refer the Member to attachment 1. I have received nine further documents, but I believe it would prejudice the orderly and effective conduct of government decision making processes to release the titles at this time.

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Question 4283 (2026)

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Rachel Boyack

Member for Nelson · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 9 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage

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I refer the Member to reply number 59549 (2024).